Environmental Protection

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It is a sad fact but the United States is the number one garbage producing nation in the world. Australia comes in at second with 18 million tons of garbage but that does not compare to what the United States is generating. Sure, more people are recycling and are worried about environmental protection but it is not enough, with just a little over 1/4 of the people actively doing their part. The number of people putting recyclables into recycling bins for pick up and thus keeping them out of landfills is not enough.

There are some simple ways you can help. The first is to separate your garbage at home. This means separating the non-recyclable garbage from the recyclable materials. Glass goes into one bin, paper goes into a bin and plastic goes into another bin. Do not forget the aluminum cans either. These little treasures can actually earn you money back when taken to a recycling center. The next place to initiate environmental protection awareness is in our schools and workplaces.

Many schools and work places are not part of a recycling program. However, if recycling bins were supplied and appropriately labeled for glass, aluminum cans, plastic and paper, then no doubt people would join in the recycling movement and place their garbage in the appropriate containers. Have your employer send out a memo asking them to do so. Lead by example and always do your part. If others see your commitment, then they will likely follow suit.

Make sure you buy recycled goods. This helps recycling industries know that there are people out there who are concerned with the environment. Many of our day-to-day products can be purchased that contain recycled materials. You can buy notebook paper made from recycled paper goods. Many detergent and household cleaning products come in bottles made from recycled plastics. By taking this small step into consumerism you can help further the cause and still have the items you need for your home.

Environmental protection is everyone's job. It is just a matter of getting the right information and help to more people. Each year, more and more people need to be involved in the recycling trend. If just one person convinced another person to recycle, then eventually this would snowball into thousands, perhaps millions of new recycling advocates. Before long the United States would stop producing so much landfill garbage.

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